The transfer window ended with a whimper for Inter, and Varun Mathure wonders if tightfistedness might eventually cost them this season.

It was all a bit comical how it finished really. First, he was out, then he was back and then he was out again. The ‘he’ in question was Saphir Taider, who was one of the only first-team players involved in Inter’s deadline day transfer activity.

The Algerian was sent on loan to Southampton as part of the deal to bring Dani Osvaldo in, but was sent back unceremoniously by the Saints and then found himself on his way out to Sassuolo by the end of the day. It was all a bit farcical.

Inter have confirmed the 26 players that will travel out to the United States later today for their pre-season tour.

The Nerazzurri play Real Madrid in Berkely on July 26, Manchester United in Washington on July 29 and Roma in Philadelphia on August 2 as part of their participation in the International Champions Cup.

The squad that will fly out later today and then base their training preparations from Washington, has now been announced.